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Ukraine's First 2024 Paralympic Medal, Anton Kol Wins Silver in 100m Backstroke

Aug 29, 2024 20:15

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Authors: Amira Barkhush
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Anton Kol of Team Ukraine reacts after winning the silver medal in the men's 50m Backstroke - S1 final on day 9 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on September 02, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Source: Getty Images)

The Ukrainian national team won the first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Swimmer Anton Kol won silver in swimming at the distance of 100 m backstroke in class S1.

This is the third Paralympics for Kol. Anton made his debut at the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016, where he became a two-time bronze medalist, at distances of 50 m and 100 m backstroke.

In Tokyo 2020, he improved the result in both disciplines and won two silver medals.

The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris from August 28 to September 8. Ukraine will be represented at the Paralympics by a team of 140 athletes who will be represented in 17 sports.